Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in Cottage Grove, MN
Life can feel especially heavy when you’re facing infertility, navigating pregnancy or postpartum challenges, or living with anxiety, depression, or OCD.
I am certified in the treatment of perinatal mood disorders through Postpartum Support International and trained in mental health treatment for those experiencing infertility through the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. I am trained in I-CBT and ERP/EXRP, and EMDR.
Life can feel especially heavy when you’re facing infertility, navigating pregnancy or postpartum challenges, or living with anxiety, depression, or OCD.
I am certified in the treatment of perinatal mood disorders through Postpartum Support International and trained in mental health treatment for those experiencing infertility through the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. I am trained in I-CBT and ERP/EXRP, and EMDR.
Whether you are contemplating parenthood, navigating fertility challenges, adjusting during pregnancy, or finding your footing in the postpartum period, you deserve thoughtful, specialized support.
We provide evidence-based treatment for individuals experiencing mental health concerns from the decision to start a family through the postpartum period and beyond. We are committed to offering care that is grounded in research and tailored to your unique experience.
Whether you are contemplating parenthood, navigating fertility challenges, adjusting during pregnancy, or finding your footing in the postpartum period, you deserve thoughtful, specialized support.
We provide evidence-based treatment for individuals experiencing mental health concerns from the decision to start a family through the postpartum period and beyond. We are committed to offering care that is grounded in research and tailored to your unique experience.
Ana Spence Alguire
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, EdS, MEd, LPCC, NCC
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), a National Certified Counselor (NCC), and a National Certified Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapist (CFCBT). I have over 20 years of experience working with adults, couples, families, children, and teens on a range of issues. I am trained to work with individuals facing struggles related to parenting skills, developmental and learning disabilities, trauma, abuse, grief, depression, and anxiety.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), a National Certified Counselor (NCC), and a National Certified Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapist (CFCBT). I have over 20 years of experience working with adults, couples, families, children, and teens on a range of issues. I am trained to work with individuals facing struggles related to parenting skills, developmental and learning disabilities, trauma, abuse, grief, depression, and anxiety.
Our clinicians are trauma-informed, LGBTQIA+ friendly, and many have advanced training in areas of trauma, addiction, perinatal mental health, and play therapy.
There are things the world throws at us that we can’t always change, and we know cookie-cutter approaches to health and wellness don’t always work. We provide care designed to address the root cause and to sustain growth and well-being. We believe that the mind-body connection is essential to life-long health and we are committed to teaching you how to be well for a lifetime – not just for now.
Our clinicians are trauma-informed, LGBTQIA+ friendly, and many have advanced training in areas of trauma, addiction, perinatal mental health, and play therapy.
There are things the world throws at us that we can’t always change, and we know cookie-cutter approaches to health and wellness don’t always work. We provide care designed to address the root cause and to sustain growth and well-being. We believe that the mind-body connection is essential to life-long health and we are committed to teaching you how to be well for a lifetime – not just for now.
I specialize in perinatal mental health, supporting those navigating pregnancy, postpartum adjustments, and parenting stress with compassion and care.
My approach to care is compassionate, collaborative, and client-centered. I believe therapy should feel like a safe, nonjudgmental space where you feel seen, heard, and empowered. I take the time to build trust and truly understand each person’s unique story, tailoring treatment to meet your specific needs, goals, and values.
I specialize in perinatal mental health, supporting those navigating pregnancy, postpartum adjustments, and parenting stress with compassion and care.
My approach to care is compassionate, collaborative, and client-centered. I believe therapy should feel like a safe, nonjudgmental space where you feel seen, heard, and empowered. I take the time to build trust and truly understand each person’s unique story, tailoring treatment to meet your specific needs, goals, and values.
Healing can take many forms in our lives and therapy is one of those places that can facilitate that process. As your counseling partner, I will create a safe place for you as you navigate the challenges you are facing and help you figure out what you want and need moving forward. I believe in healing and the resiliency of the human heart and soul. Out of our difficulties something beautiful can emerge. Come as you are and we can go from there.
Healing can take many forms in our lives and therapy is one of those places that can facilitate that process. As your counseling partner, I will create a safe place for you as you navigate the challenges you are facing and help you figure out what you want and need moving forward. I believe in healing and the resiliency of the human heart and soul. Out of our difficulties something beautiful can emerge. Come as you are and we can go from there.
Are you looking for a new way to approach your mental health? Through creative and somatic practices and nervous system awareness I focus on getting to the root, building resilience, changing thought patterns, expressing emotions, and building a stronger relationship with all parts of self. Therapy provides a safe place with containment for you to better understand who you are, what your purpose is, and how you can live it out daily. I enjoy helping people experience healing and joy through art therapy. I am happy to integrate Christian beliefs and natural/crunchy lifestyles into therapy.
Are you looking for a new way to approach your mental health? Through creative and somatic practices and nervous system awareness I focus on getting to the root, building resilience, changing thought patterns, expressing emotions, and building a stronger relationship with all parts of self. Therapy provides a safe place with containment for you to better understand who you are, what your purpose is, and how you can live it out daily. I enjoy helping people experience healing and joy through art therapy. I am happy to integrate Christian beliefs and natural/crunchy lifestyles into therapy.
I enjoy working with teens and adults, especially neurodivergent individuals, couples, parents, and families looking for a collaborative and affirming therapy experience. Clients often come in feeling overwhelmed, burned out, stuck in patterns that aren’t working, or navigating relationship stress or identity questions within the family. I support clients in feeling understood and grounded while helping them build practical tools, strengthen relationships, and create patterns and environments that better fit who they are and how they want to live.
I enjoy working with teens and adults, especially neurodivergent individuals, couples, parents, and families looking for a collaborative and affirming therapy experience. Clients often come in feeling overwhelmed, burned out, stuck in patterns that aren’t working, or navigating relationship stress or identity questions within the family. I support clients in feeling understood and grounded while helping them build practical tools, strengthen relationships, and create patterns and environments that better fit who they are and how they want to live.
Do you feel stuck and unsure how to move forward? We all have the ability to change our situations or the way we handle them, we just need a little hope. I love coming alongside people who are struggling and helping them to see the light at the end of the tunnel. From coloring and play therapy to exploring the past, challenging beliefs, or sitting with you in your pain--I have a passion for hurting people. I'd love to walk with you through shame and conflict in your life and help you find meaning and hope.
Do you feel stuck and unsure how to move forward? We all have the ability to change our situations or the way we handle them, we just need a little hope. I love coming alongside people who are struggling and helping them to see the light at the end of the tunnel. From coloring and play therapy to exploring the past, challenging beliefs, or sitting with you in your pain--I have a passion for hurting people. I'd love to walk with you through shame and conflict in your life and help you find meaning and hope.
Do your child's behaviors and emotions impact you, your child and your family on the daily? Do they impact your child's sense of self, relationships with other adults and peers? How about their school life? Do you find yourself stressed, confused, or hopeless as how to help them? It's so hard to watch our children struggle. Possible sources of stress that may be impacting your child's behavior: parental/family conflict, death of a pet, move of residence(s), school bullying, abuse/neglect, medical trauma, divorce, or separation to name a few. If any of this resonates, your child may qualify and benefit from play-based therapy.
Do your child's behaviors and emotions impact you, your child and your family on the daily? Do they impact your child's sense of self, relationships with other adults and peers? How about their school life? Do you find yourself stressed, confused, or hopeless as how to help them? It's so hard to watch our children struggle. Possible sources of stress that may be impacting your child's behavior: parental/family conflict, death of a pet, move of residence(s), school bullying, abuse/neglect, medical trauma, divorce, or separation to name a few. If any of this resonates, your child may qualify and benefit from play-based therapy.
I have 13 years of clinical experience working in outpatient mental health clinics, schools, and hospitals. I enjoy working with adolescents ages 11+ and young adults. I specialize in supporting individuals with anxiety, depression, trauma, suicidal ideation, life transitions, identity concerns, and cross-cultural challenges. I practice from a systems lens to help clients better understand how their personal experiences within their communities influence them. I work with clients to process emotions, identify maladaptive patterns, improve coping skills, and explore their values and goals, so they can achieve the life they envision.
I have 13 years of clinical experience working in outpatient mental health clinics, schools, and hospitals. I enjoy working with adolescents ages 11+ and young adults. I specialize in supporting individuals with anxiety, depression, trauma, suicidal ideation, life transitions, identity concerns, and cross-cultural challenges. I practice from a systems lens to help clients better understand how their personal experiences within their communities influence them. I work with clients to process emotions, identify maladaptive patterns, improve coping skills, and explore their values and goals, so they can achieve the life they envision.
I am committed to creating a non-judgmental and compassionate environment where you can feel safe to share your thoughts and emotions. Together, we will work towards developing coping mechanisms and strategies that can help you manage your mental health needs and improve your overall well-being. In therapy, I utilize a combination of evidence-based practices, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Mindfulness techniques. These approaches are tailored to your individual needs and can help you gain insight into your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, as well as develop healthier patterns.
I am committed to creating a non-judgmental and compassionate environment where you can feel safe to share your thoughts and emotions. Together, we will work towards developing coping mechanisms and strategies that can help you manage your mental health needs and improve your overall well-being. In therapy, I utilize a combination of evidence-based practices, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Mindfulness techniques. These approaches are tailored to your individual needs and can help you gain insight into your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, as well as develop healthier patterns.
Starting therapy can be daunting and intimidating. Maybe you’re not sure where to start, or you have tried talk therapy before and didn’t see the results you were looking for. Perhaps you over-intellectualize and can’t really feel your emotions. Or you don’t want to have to start all over with someone new without making progress. What if I told you that you could start to see a deeper connection to yourself within a few sessions? Or that you didn’t have to tell me about all the things you’ve been through - we can just take it one step at a time with what’s happening for you right in this moment and still address root issues?
Starting therapy can be daunting and intimidating. Maybe you’re not sure where to start, or you have tried talk therapy before and didn’t see the results you were looking for. Perhaps you over-intellectualize and can’t really feel your emotions. Or you don’t want to have to start all over with someone new without making progress. What if I told you that you could start to see a deeper connection to yourself within a few sessions? Or that you didn’t have to tell me about all the things you’ve been through - we can just take it one step at a time with what’s happening for you right in this moment and still address root issues?
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I enjoy working with a wide variety of clients ranging from perinatal mental health to those wishing to maintain their sobriety to struggles with perfectionism.
Hi there, I’m Hannah! Starting therapy can be the first brave step towards wholehearted & sustainable healing. Healing doesn’t mean changing everything about who you are, but gently & curiously removing what stands between you & the life you want to live. My goal is to help you cultivate radical self-compassion, genuine authenticity & curiosity. Together, we will create a safe, hopeful space where you can let go of the pressure to be 'perfect' & embrace the profound power of living softer. We'll move beyond old patterns that no longer serve you, clearing the path towards a life that includes your most whole self.
I enjoy working with a wide variety of clients ranging from perinatal mental health to those wishing to maintain their sobriety to struggles with perfectionism.
Hi there, I’m Hannah! Starting therapy can be the first brave step towards wholehearted & sustainable healing. Healing doesn’t mean changing everything about who you are, but gently & curiously removing what stands between you & the life you want to live. My goal is to help you cultivate radical self-compassion, genuine authenticity & curiosity. Together, we will create a safe, hopeful space where you can let go of the pressure to be 'perfect' & embrace the profound power of living softer. We'll move beyond old patterns that no longer serve you, clearing the path towards a life that includes your most whole self.
I enjoy working with clients navigating pregnancy/parenthood and other life transitions.
I work from an attachment-based, systemic perspective, which means I explore the contexts and identities that have influenced you. I am also trained in Brainspotting for trauma, Emotionally Focused Therapy to explore relational dynamics, and am pursuing specialization in Perinatal Mental Health
I enjoy working with clients navigating pregnancy/parenthood and other life transitions.
I work from an attachment-based, systemic perspective, which means I explore the contexts and identities that have influenced you. I am also trained in Brainspotting for trauma, Emotionally Focused Therapy to explore relational dynamics, and am pursuing specialization in Perinatal Mental Health
I also specialize in perinatal mental health, and many of my clients have experienced perinatal mood disorders, infertility, miscarriage, or stillbirth.
I work from a relational perspective and believe healthy relationships are central to our individual sense of wellbeing. I challenge clients with warmth, empathy, and humor to help them repair and feel secure in their relationships, and build on their strengths to get them moving forward.
I also specialize in perinatal mental health, and many of my clients have experienced perinatal mood disorders, infertility, miscarriage, or stillbirth.
I work from a relational perspective and believe healthy relationships are central to our individual sense of wellbeing. I challenge clients with warmth, empathy, and humor to help them repair and feel secure in their relationships, and build on their strengths to get them moving forward.
I specialize in working with birthing persons and parents, as well as individuals who have experienced infertility, miscarriage, infant loss, birth trauma, and perinatal or postpartum depression and anxiety.
Through understanding and honoring how our stories are held and intertwined within our body, we can intentionally move toward healing. I strive to create a safe, trusted, and relaxed space that encourages and invites your story to be shared and understood and for healing to be experienced in a collaborative way. I work with individuals (preteen and up) and have experience working with an array of chronic and acute issues, stressors, and symptoms. I utilize a person-centered focus with curiosity, authenticity, and humor that is rooted in a trauma-informed lens that incorporates the connection between our body, mind, and spirit.
I specialize in working with birthing persons and parents, as well as individuals who have experienced infertility, miscarriage, infant loss, birth trauma, and perinatal or postpartum depression and anxiety.
Through understanding and honoring how our stories are held and intertwined within our body, we can intentionally move toward healing. I strive to create a safe, trusted, and relaxed space that encourages and invites your story to be shared and understood and for healing to be experienced in a collaborative way. I work with individuals (preteen and up) and have experience working with an array of chronic and acute issues, stressors, and symptoms. I utilize a person-centered focus with curiosity, authenticity, and humor that is rooted in a trauma-informed lens that incorporates the connection between our body, mind, and spirit.
Do you want to get unstuck from trauma responses and unhelpful patterns? Are you looking to set better boundaries? Would you like to feel a sense of ease in your relationships? Do you seek calmness and acceptance within yourself? I see you. Together we will use somatic (body-based) techniques, trauma-informed modalities, and deep compassion to identify where these patterns come from, and focus on building skills to bring you closer to safety and connection. Whether you have been in therapy for decades or if this will be your first session, I look forward to working alongside you.
Do you want to get unstuck from trauma responses and unhelpful patterns? Are you looking to set better boundaries? Would you like to feel a sense of ease in your relationships? Do you seek calmness and acceptance within yourself? I see you. Together we will use somatic (body-based) techniques, trauma-informed modalities, and deep compassion to identify where these patterns come from, and focus on building skills to bring you closer to safety and connection. Whether you have been in therapy for decades or if this will be your first session, I look forward to working alongside you.
I'm a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in evidence-based psychotherapy for adults, couples and families. I have an expertise in evaluating and treating anxiety, depression, trauma, current life stressors and transitions, grief, loss, and relationship difficulties. I also have specialized training and experience in working with mental health issues across the female life cycle, chronic illness, and pain. Before moving to Minnesota, I served as faculty at Weill Cornell Medical Center and Columbia University Medical Center in New York and Case Western School of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio.
I'm a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in evidence-based psychotherapy for adults, couples and families. I have an expertise in evaluating and treating anxiety, depression, trauma, current life stressors and transitions, grief, loss, and relationship difficulties. I also have specialized training and experience in working with mental health issues across the female life cycle, chronic illness, and pain. Before moving to Minnesota, I served as faculty at Weill Cornell Medical Center and Columbia University Medical Center in New York and Case Western School of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio.
Pregnancy, birth, or parenting may have amplified that pressure to be “okay” while you feel overwhelmed or unlike yourself.
In therapy, I offer a calm, nonjudgmental space to slow down, untangle what’s beneath the surface, and reconnect with your sense of self. My approach blends trauma-informed and attachment-based care with practical tools. Together, we’ll explore the patterns that keep you stuck and build new ways of relating to yourself and others.
Pregnancy, birth, or parenting may have amplified that pressure to be “okay” while you feel overwhelmed or unlike yourself.
In therapy, I offer a calm, nonjudgmental space to slow down, untangle what’s beneath the surface, and reconnect with your sense of self. My approach blends trauma-informed and attachment-based care with practical tools. Together, we’ll explore the patterns that keep you stuck and build new ways of relating to yourself and others.
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Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists
What are the most effective ways to address pregnancy, prenatal, and postpartum concerns?
The most effective way to address pregnancy, prenatal, and postpartum concerns is by finding a therapist who has prior experience helping other patients overcome the challenge being faced. For example, a marriage and family therapist may have experience helping couples adjust to their new relationship dynamic. An anxiety specialist may have experience helping with phobias or illness anxiety related to the child’s health. A depression specialist may have experience treating postpartum depression.
When should I seek treatment for prenatal or postpartum concerns?
Pregnancy and the postpartum period involve intense physical and mental changes; a degree of upset and instability is normal. However, if these changes impair daily functioning, it may be time to seek help. This distinction is pertinent for postpartum depression: A period of teariness, irritability, and distress is difficult but normal in the one to two weeks after childbirth (sometimes called the “baby blues.”) But if feelings of sadness and hopelessness persist beyond that period, the person should seek treatment.
How do I manage worries during pregnancy or the postnatal period?
A therapist can help patients develop the tools they need to manage anxieties during or after pregnancy. Cognitive behavioral therapy can help people identify and reframe harmful patterns of thought, and change their behaviors. Other techniques and skills can allow people to develop acceptance, psychological flexibility, self-compassion, communication skills, and more.
Are there specific medications for postpartum depression?
In 2019, the FDA approved the first medication designed to treat postpartum depression. The medication is called brexanolone and is delivered intravenously by a medical professional over the course of a few days. However, typical antidepressants, which are more accessible, can also treat postpartum depression. The disorder is often best treated through a combination of medication and therapy.